Resources
Do you have questions about mental health? Are there topics you want to learn more about? Do you want to be inspired by stories from real people? Check out our resources that cover a range of topics from Anxiety to Substance Use. You can also hear directly from our CEO through Kiara’s Note or others just like you from our Voices of Hope blog.
Celebrating Life with Pride
As a part of our ongoing celebration of Pride Month, Jefferson Center would like to share this written piece from Tabbey Cardinal, a Senior Administrator at Jefferson Center. Tabbey describes in her own words the complex feelings around celebrati…
Humans of Jefferson Center – Reina Trujillo-Stryzak
The role of a Peer Specialist is something truly its own at Jefferson Center. To talk about that, we sat down with Reina Trujillo-Stryzak in this month’s Humans of Jefferson Center! Reina tells us about her own menta…
Humans of Jefferson Center – Brent Geske
Landing a new job is an exciting feeling. Looking for one, however, not so much. Especially when you are experiencing a mental health struggle. Brent Geske talks to us about his journey from government work to non-pr…
Humans of Jefferson Center – Kandace Lucas
No day at Jefferson Center’s Walk-In Crisis Center looks the same as the last. Shift Manager Kandace Lucas talks to us about her journey to help those experiencing a mental health crisis, her memorable stories of the…
Humans of Jefferson Center – Beth Wright
In our newest Humans of Jefferson Center spotlight, we visited Beth Wright to talk about clinical care for one of our most vulnerable populations, Veterans. Beth shares her inspiration for helping veterans with their…
Silvia’s Story
*Trigger warning: sexual assault, substance use, and suicide attempt.* Silvia believed that her traumas were behind her, but she learned how they can unexpectedly resurface in life. Her grandfather sexually assaulted when she was four, shatterin…
Celebrating Pride Month
Dear Community,
Pride Month is a time of celebration, reflection, and solidarity for the LGBTQIA+ community and its allies. It is about celebrating the beauty of being human, recognizing the diverse ways we show up in the world, and cultivatin…
Introducing Jefferson Center’s ‘Serving Those Who Served’ Summit
Mental Health Month brings much attention to not only the conversations around mental health, but also what needs to be done to expand care. Mental health conditions are common, manageable, and treatable. There are many things that can affect you…
Getting Started on Your Mental Health Journey
When caring for your mental health, the most important step is the first one. Getting started on your mental health journey might seem like the easiest part, but there are a lot of ways to do it. Jefferson Center provides client-centered services…
Celebrating Mental Health Month: Reflecting on the Past, Embracing the Future
A Note From Kiara
Since 1949, May has been recognized as Mental Health Awareness Month across our country. This month also marks an important milestone for us at Jefferson Center as we celebrate our 66th anniversary. It is profound to reflect …
